Surgical Tech Apprenticeship Program, Full Time

We Are Hiring At UofL Health - Jewish Hospital

200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 (Jewish)

Shift: Full time, shifts vary

About us:

UofL Health – Jewish Hospital, is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center, developing leading-edge advancements in hand and microsurgery, heart and lung care, orthopedics, and sports medicine, neuroscience, organ transplantation and outpatient care. The hospital is the site of the world’s first successful hand transplant and AbioCor® implantable replacement heart procedures, in addition to the first trial of adult cardiac stem cells in chronic heart failure. Jewish Hospital offers the most advanced technology for minimally invasive, robotic surgery including the da Vinci Xi, used for cardiac, general surgery, urologic, head and neck, and colorectal procedures, the Monarch Platform, a fully integrated bronchoscope for early detection of lung cancer, and Stryker’s MAKO roboticarm for total joint replacement of the knee and hip. Part of Jewish Hospital, the UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center is a nationally recognized transplant center offering heart, lung, liver, kidney, living donor, pancreas, and vascularized composite allografts (hand only) transplantation. As an advanced organ disease center, our multidisciplinary team of physicians and experts treat complex

organ failure with live-saving procedures like the implantation of ventricular assist devices (VAD) and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) as well as organ transplantation.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options.
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays.
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner.
• 401K with Employer Match.

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. He/she has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. He/she has the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field.

Program Summary:

• 6 week classroom curriculum (educational materials provided).
• 3 months of foundational learning in the surgical setting.

• Clinical support from educators and highly trained Surgical Tech preceptors.
• Cohort of 8 apprentices.

Inclusion criteria for internal candidates:

• Must be willing to commit to rigourous on the job training.
• Be able to work 40 hours a week (while in training).
• Must not have any corrective action above a verbal warning.
• Have a written letter of recommendation from your current leader.
• Candidates who have been with the organization for less than a year will be considered and must be approved by senior leadership.
• Must maintain good attendance during the program
• Must maintain a passing grade of 75% on all quizes, tests and clinical practicums.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician vocational or technical program/school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.
• One year experience in operating room as Surgical Technician or clinical rotations at University Hospital.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CST – Certified Surgical Technician

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